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If you have been watching the news, you have probably heard of the havoc Pele is making on the Big Island of Hawaii. There is of course nothing we can all do but sit back and watch her awesome power consume. Pamela and I were just on the Big Island back in April and I took this photo from my iPhone. This is shot from the Jagger Museum at Volcanoes National Park. The park is current closed to visitors while the change of eruption is so high. Our heart goes out to all the folks we met, those we did not and all of our friends on the Island! Stay safe!

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Aperture: ƒ/1.8

Camera: iPhone 7

Taken: 18 February, 2018

Focal length: 3.99mm

ISO: 20

Shutter speed: 1/2800s

Title: A Calm Kilauea

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This photo was a precursor really. I was trying to find this particular location on Cannon Beach that I ended up having to run to (anything for a shot right). This silhouette of the shoreline came out pretty nice as well from Ecola State Park.

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Aperture: ƒ/8

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Taken: 7 March, 2014

Focal length: 33mm

ISO: 100

Shutter speed: 1/640s

Title: Sunset on the Shores of Ecola State Park

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On my last trip to Washington, I visit the small town of Astoria, Oregon. You might not know it at first, but it’s streets and buildings will forever be in your mind if you grew up in the 80’s. Astoria, OR is one of the main locations where the film Goonies was made. Overlooking the town is a sight called the Astoria Column. It’s a slightly odd sight on a fantastic location overlooking the gorgeous Pacific North West. It is also the source of a lot of local pride. The folks at the monument were also very knowledgable and super helpful in relaying the history of the town. If you find yourself in the area, absolutely make a trip!

Photo Technical Info

Aperture: ƒ/8

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Taken: 7 March, 2014

Focal length: 18mm

ISO: 100

Shutter speed: 1/500s

Title: A View of the Water in Astoria, Oregon

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Bali is a hot place, even in February when I visited. For me, its odd, but I actually spend almost this whole trip at the resort. I was just plain exhausted! Sometimes despite being half the world away from home, the right answer is just to stop and enjoy yourself however you wish!

Photo Technical Info

Aperture: ƒ/5.6

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Taken: 16 February, 2015

Focal length: 31mm

ISO: 250

Shutter speed: 1/2500s

Title: Under the Bali Sun

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I just finished up watching Hong Kong’s Symphony of Lights show (I’m afraid the name is the most exciting part of this show) and was headed back to the hotel for the evening. The waterfront is really pretty and the Hong Kong Space Museum was all lit up in oscillating colors.

Photo Technical Info

Aperture: ƒ/8

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Taken: 26 May, 2014

Focal length: 16mm

ISO: 100

Shutter speed: 3.2s

Title: Hong Hong's Space Museum at Night

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The area outside Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is BUSY! My suggestion is to go at night, when you get to see what a real Parisian sewer rat looks like (literally Pamela saw one and said…TELL ME THAT WAS A CAT….THAT WAS A CAT RIGHT)! Nope, that was Not a cat. Or get up early, this isn’t REALLY early, but the crowds are not crazy yet. Honestly, I would suggest going at various times around Ile de la Cite and Ile Saint-Louis. The area is absolutely beautiful and the rats really only come out at night (well at least the kind that live in the sewers).

Photo Technical Info

Aperture: ƒ/8

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Taken: 23 March, 2014

Focal length: 16mm

ISO: 100

Shutter speed: 1/100s

Title: Notre-Dame de Paris One Morning

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I have been REALLY lucky just to travel and see some of the amazing things I have so far in my life. I am sometimes flabbergasted at my luck when it comes to the kindness of others. I often find if you ask nicely, people are happy to help and interested in what you are trying to do. Take Austria…I was only there for one night, and I simply asked if the hotel might have a room I could stay in with a great view of the Opera House. They put me in a suite with a view that was…well it wasn’t at all shabby!

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I kind of love photos where you have a hard time determining where you are or what time period you are seeing. It’s sort of like a puzzle to me I guess and things I don’t immediately understand often spark my interest. The other thing I loved about this is the reminder that there are tumbleweeds blowing across the highway in Washington and Oregon!

Photo Technical Info

Aperture: ƒ/8

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Taken: 5 March, 2014

Focal length: 26mm

ISO: 100

Shutter speed: 1/400s

Title: Out West

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Happy Birthday to ME! It’s also time for an Instagram Favorites post. Since I have not been traveling as much, these posts are fewer and further between, but I just got back from The Big Island of Hawaii, so if you missed them, enjoy!

Having just left Hawaii I can’t help but think about it constantly. It was warm and full of adventure and time with my favorite person in the world…what’s not to love! This last trip was my 9th to the Hawaiian Islands, and my next will mark a very momentous occasion. When you enter Hawaii, the State of Hawaii ask you to fill out a declaration form on the plane. On the back is an optional demographic survey and they ask how many times you have been to Hawaii. I know this is coming and I always have to count my trips there. This next time (though I will still count one last time) should be the point I hit 10 or more and no longer have to prepare! That is probably a silly goal, but the one I will share today…I just might have others.

Photo Technical Info

Aperture: ƒ/8

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Taken: 31 August, 2014

Focal length: 23mm

ISO: 100

Shutter speed: 1/125s

Title: Hiking to a Goal

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Battered Luggage is visual website and blog where I post HDR and travel photography from around the world. I use a technique known as High Dynamic Range (HDR) to capture the world in a highly dynamic way. I hope you enjoy my travels and please come back often as I am always flying off to some new location, taking new photos for the blog!